PROJECT BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS
- The property faced south.
- The property was zoned for residential use.
- The property sloped up from the front right corner to a high point on the left about two-thirds of the distance to the rear property line.
- There was no sewer service.
- The views included bell rock to the north and other vistas to the northeast.
- The owners were married with grown children.
- They owned a business in Sedona.
- The views and lot orientation were some of the reasons the owner picked the property.
- The budget provided for a well-appointed home of approximately 2,300 to 2,400 square feet.
- The exterior conditions dictated that the living, dining, kitchen and master bedroom suite take advantage of the views.
- Vaulted ceilings in the living areas took full advantage of the view.
- The topography and property orientation were a strong influence for locating the garage on the west side of the home.
- The location of a small sewage treatment unit was a part of the design process.
- The general contractor was a friend of the owner.
- The design and plans portion of the process included several meetings with the owner and the general contractor to ensure the owner’s desires were met along with staying in budget.
- The home was designed and built to the owners complete satisfaction on time and on budget.